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Tim’s Story

Tim Burr was an sophomore at Western before sustaining a spinal cord injury backcountry skiing near Kebler Pass that left him paralyzed from the nipple line down. It’s been a long road, but Tim is back in school, and maki...
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1994 Extremes Throwback

photo: www.skicb.com The Crested Butte Extremes, known by many names over the years, is the granddaddy of all freeskiing competitions. You hear a lot of whining about how we have too many trees and rocks. But if you can ski Cre...
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CBAC: Wash Gulch Burial

CBAC Forecaster Evan Ross investigates the site of a recent slide and burial in Washington Gulch.
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CBMST Freeride Athletes Schralping CBMR

We know the snow is low. A few light refreshers here and there have kept the resort skiing well. We just really need a storm! CBMST seniors Oz Scott and Peter Hunt are making the most of conditions at CBMR and finding as many t...
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Massive Controlled Avalanche at Stevens Pass

February was a snowy month, even by Pacific Northwest standards. Big snow equals big avalanches.  Ahhh the power of nature.
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Jacob Wester 2012/2013 Season Edit

Jacob Wester has evolved into one of the best all around skiers in the game.  His latest season edit, set to a playful tune, is full of style.  From cliffs, to lines, to park jumps, Wester slays it all.  Enjoy.
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Downhilling in Oregon, Brought to you by Ray Harter

Last summer, Ray Harter spent some time exploring the PNW with bikes in his truck and fun on his mind.  This trail is on Raven’s Ridge in the Tillamook forest.  Ray currently lives in Denver after living in the Crested ...
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Parkin Costain Won TGR’s Grom Contest With this Video

Parkin Costain is an up-and-coming freeride skier from Whitefish, Montana.  He won the overall 12-14 boys National title in the IFSA junior freeride series in 2014 and definitely held his own in the 15-18 year old category, qu...
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CBAC: Destructive Avys on Axtell 3/2/15

Things have gotten hairy out there.  Check out these large natural slides on Mt. Axtell, from below treeline all the way up to Wang Chung and Green Lake.
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Vintage Crested Butte Commercial

Thanks to John Sandy Productions for the incredible throwback Crested Butte Mountain Resort commercial, complete with its own theme song.
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